New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Does your family take on your debt when you die?

It depends on the kind of debt. If a person has a lot of unsecured debt and dies owing a lot of money, their estate can become bankrupt. This means the debt isn’t passed onto the beneficiar­ies of the will. However, assets could be sold to repay the debt, which could leave nothing for the beneficiar­ies.

Does a will cost money?

Yes it does, depending on how detailed your will needs to be. If you are dealing with a large amount of wealth or a blended family, the will becomes more complicate­d and therefore more expensive. For a basic will, lawyers can charge a set fee.

When is the best time to organise a will?

There is no time like the present!

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